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Film/Video Funding News, Volume #66
Published September 1, 2010
Welcome to Film and Video Funding News, Volume #66. This
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a community of artists and allies dedicated to celebrating and supporting
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Contents - This newsletter
is organized into five sections:
- Film Festivals/Calls for Entries:
Lists festivals and other venues seeking films/videos for screenings
and/or prizes. Organized chronologically, with soonest deadline listed first.
- Funding Opportunities:
Lists foundation deadlines for individual film/video artists AND media
arts organizations. Organized chronologically, with soonest deadline
listed first.
- Residencies:
Lists residencies for film and video artists. Organized chronologically with soonest deadlines first and ongoing opportunities at the end.
- Resources: Lists
other resources, such as organizations of use to film/video artists,
fundraising tools, helpful websites, and the like.
Highlighted entries -
Entries highlighted in red are specifically
seeking works by women.
Please note that our newsletters place an emphasis
on opportunities for women, people of color, and socially engaged artists.
Film/Video artists should check Withoutabox at www.withoutabox.com for
a more comprehensive list of general-interest film festivals.
Best of luck
in all your good work,
Deborah Steinberg
Director of Artist Services, WomenArts
Film Festivals/Calls for Entries
NOTE: Due to the large number of film festivals in the world, our film festival section is now focused more exclusively on opportunities specifically for women filmmakers. For a comprehensive guide to festival submissions, visit www.withoutabox.com.
**Vancouver Women In Film Festival** (March 4-8, 2011, Vancouver, BC, Canada) – Seeking Short (20 minutes or shorter) and Feature films in the following categories: Animation, Documentary, and Narrative. Films from emerging and established Canadian and International filmmakers on diverse themes are encouraged. Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. Eligible films must have women in three of the following roles: writer, producer, director, D.O.P., lead actor, lead animator, or lead editor. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2009, and must be in English or be subtitled or dubbed in English. FEE: $16.80-$44.80 CAD. Vancouver Women In Film Festival, Women In Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), #462-411 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1X4, T: (604) 685-1152, FAX: (604) 685-1124, info@womeninfilm.ca, http://www.womeninfilm.ca/WIFF_2011.html. Deadline: September 1, 2010 (early), October 4, 2010 (regular), November 1, 2010 (late)
**Chick Flicks Film Festival** (October 14, 2010, Dallas, TX) – Put on by Women In Film.Dallas, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, promoting, and mentoring its membership in film, TV, and new media. Proceeds from entry fees and ticket sales benefit the foundation, which awards a scholarship and project completion grant to Texas women every year. Submitted films must be by a female filmmaker with Texas roots – either producer, director, or crew member with a key role in production. Seeking films by women in the following categories: Fiction Short, Documentary Short, Animated Short, Music Video, Experimental Short, and Feature Length Film. FEE: $15-$30. Chick Flicks Film Chair, Elise Graham, Chick Flicks 2010, c/o Screen Actors Guild, 15110 Dallas Pkwy, Ste. 440, Dallas, TX 75248, T: (512) 577-3106, chickflicks@wifdallas.org, http://wifdallas.org. Deadline: September 3, 2010
We Care Filmfest (January 10-May 3, 2011, New Delhi, India) – International festival of films on disability issues. Seeks to bring about attitudinal and behavioral changes on approaches to disability, promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, and rid people of misconceptions, myths and prejudices surrounding disability issues. Screenings are organized at 51 venues including educational institutions, universities and hospitals across India and the SAARC countries (Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan). Films will also be shown on a satellite TV channel in India. All films must be subtitled in English and/or Hindi, since the audience will include people with hearing impairments. Seeking films on disability issues in the following categories: Up to One Minute, Up to 5 Minutes, Up to 30 Minutes, and Up to 60 Minutes. FEE: $0-$45. The Director, United Nation Information Centre, 55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi New Delhi 110003, India, T: +919899472065, wecarefilmfest@gmail.com, http://www.wecarefilmfest.net. Deadline: September 3, 2010 (early), October 1, 2010 (regular), November 5, 2010 (late), November 30, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)
**Detroit Women of Color International Film Festival** (November 12-13, 2010, Detroit, MI) – Showcases intergenerational films and videos by or about African American, Continental African, Asian, Caribbean, Latina, Middle Eastern, and Native American women, with the goal of reaching communities that have little or no access to progressive and independent films and videos. Seeking films or videos in any style or genre (racial identity, sexuality, science fiction, crime, mystery, relationships, politics, history, empowerment, healing, hip hop, cultural traditions, spirituality, love, animation, experimental art…) made by or about women of color. Send 2 DVD screeners, a synopsis, a still, brief filmmaker bio, and film history. FEE: $7. Detroit Women of Color, c/o Yvette Newell, PO Box 20952, Ferndale, MI 48220, http://dwcfilmfest.com. Deadline: September 15, 2010
Irish Film Festival, Boston (March 24-27, 2011, Boston, MA) – Celebrating the best of Ireland and the Irish on screen. Seeking works that expand our understanding of what it means to be Irish in the 21st century in the following categories: Feature, Documentary, and Short Fiction/Animation. FEE: $15-$65. Irish Film Festival, Boston, 48 Highland St., Waltham, MA 02453, T: (617) 312-5429, info@irishfilmfestival.com, http://www.irishfilmfestival.com. Deadline: September 15, 2010 (early), October 31, 2010 (regular), November 15, 2010 (late), November 30, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)
Writemovies.com International Writing Contest – Seeking Screenplays, Plays, Books, and Short Story entries. Grand prize winner receives $3,000 cash and guaranteed industry representation. If a studio/production company wishes to option the script, the winner will be flown to Los Angeles and receive accommodation (up to $4,000). Top 3 projects will be submitted to relevant production companies. Winners keep all the option/sales money. Grand prize winner is also submitted to literary agencies and management companies to increase the chances of a sale. Other prizes, including script consulting and networking opportunities, will be awarded; see website for details. See website for submission guidelines. FEE: $14-$54. Writemovies.com International Writing Contest, 264 S. La Cienega Ave. #1132, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, author@writemovies.com, http://www.writemovies.com. Deadline: September 15, 2010 (early), October 15, 2010 (regular), November 7, 2010 (late), November 15, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)
San Francisco Green Film Festival (March 3-6, 2011, San Francisco, CA) – Seeking films in any style or genre, of any length, that feature an aspect of sustainability or of humans and their relationships to the environment. All submissions must be completed after January 1, 2009, and must be in English or have English subtitles. FEE: $20-$65. NOTE: Electronic submissions encouraged as an eco-friendly alternative to DVD submissions, though they do accept DVDs by postal mail. SF Green Film Festival, 530 Divisadero St., #143, San Francisco, CA 94117, films@sfgreenfilmfest.org, www.sfgreenfilmfest.org. Deadline: September 24, 2010 (early), October 22, 2010 (regular), November 5, 2010 (final)
**Womens’ International Film and Arts Festival** (March 30-April 3, 2011, Miami, FL) – Seeks to increase the number of women in the industry (women represent only 7% of filmmakers currently) and support those women who are actively involved by assisting filmmakers and artists with the development of their craft. Seeking films produced, directed, or edited by a woman, or films by men with subject matter that directly impacts women, in the following categories: Narrative Feature (70 minutes or longer), Narrative Short (69 minutes or under), Documentary Feature (50 minutes or longer), Documentary Short (49 minutes or shorter), Reel Girls, Real Women (student films by high school or college students that depict issues relating to girls; verification of student status required), and Family Films (suitable for all audiences). FEE: $20-$95. Women’s International Film and Arts Festival, 2911 Grand Ave., Suite 3A, Miami, FL 33133, T: (305) 653-9700, FAX: (305) 653-9705, info@wiffonline.org, http://www.wiffonline.org/. Deadline: September 30, 2010 (regular), October 15, 2010 (late), October 31, 2010 (extended, via withoutabox.com)
Birmingham Queer Open SHOUT Festival (November, 2010, Birmingham, England) – Seeking video works of a duration of 1-5 minutes for an evening screening during the festival. The theme for the project is “Invisible/Visible;” artists are free to interpret the theme in any way they choose. Work should be LGBTQ themed. NOTE: Postal mail submissions only on DVD; DVD should also include an .avi or .mov file format of the work. NO FEE. Birmingham Queer Open SHOUT Festival, c/o David Viney, Birmingham LGBT, 420 Scott House, Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA, United Kingdom, dan@danauluk.co.uk, www.getreadytoshout.org. Deadline: October 2, 2010
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (April 14-17, 2011, Durham, NC) – Dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema in all styles and genres. Seeking Feature (40-180 minutes) and Short (under 40 minutes) Documentaries. FEE: $35-$60. Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, 324 Blackwell St., Ste. 500, Washington Building, Bay 5, Durham, NC 27701, T: (919) 687-4100, FAX: (919) 687-4200, info@fullframefest.org, http://www.fullframefest.org. Deadline: October 15, 2010 (regular), November 30, 2010 (late)
Ongoing Film Festivals/Calls for Entries
NOTE: For more opportunities, see our Ongoing Calls for Film and Video page.
Moonworks Festivals (United Kingdom) – One fee submits your film to all of the following festivals: Hampshire Film Festival, Moonworks Horror Film Festival, Moonworks Family Film Festival, and Moonworks Indie Showcase. The programmers have decided on this new opportunity to help filmmakers reduce their costs of entering festivals and increase their chances of placing their film. Seeking Short (45 minutes or shorter) and Feature (46-120 minutes) films in all styles and genres. Films may be accepted to more than one festival. FEE: $40-$105. Moonworks Festivals, 49 Barnfield Court, Fareham Hampshire PO14 1NF, United Kingdom, T: +44 (0)7979 154640, joe@moonworksfestivals.com, http://www.moonworksfestivals.com. Deadline: Rolling
Funding Opportunities
San Francisco Foundation Bay Area Documentary Fund – Grants from $10,000-$25,000 to support documentary projects in early production phases by experienced filmmakers with an esteemed body of previously created work. Filmmakers must reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor with nonprofit status based in one of the five Bay Area counties listed above. Students ineligible. Projects must address issues pertinent to the Bay Area. The Foundation is interested in documentaries exploring issues that have been historically underexposed, misinterpreted, or ignored. See website for complete guidelines and application, as well as more information on the Foundation’s content interests. Bay Area Documentary Fund, c/o Kevin Seaman, Arts and Culture Program Assistant, The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush St., Ste. 500, San Francisco, CA 94104, T: (415) 733-8508, kls@sff.org, https://granteecenter.sff.org/. Deadline (receipt deadline for online application; postmark deadline for work samples): September 2, 2010
Heinz Endowments’ Small Arts Initiative – Opportunity for nonprofit professional arts organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania with annual budgets under $250,000. Initiative provides support grants of up to $15,000 ($8,500 average grant) and will fund a variety of performances, exhibitions, and screenings, both those that are part of an ongoing series and new projects. To be eligible, applicant must be either a pre-existing arts organization or a consortium comprised of artists or of artists, arts administrators, and advisors. Justin Laing, Program Officer, The Heinz Endowments, 625 Liberty Ave., 30th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3115, T: (412) 338-2651, jlaing@heinz.org, www.heinz.org/programs_cms.aspx?SectionID=1&ParentID=42. Receipt Deadline: September 7, 2010
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Grants for Artists with Disabilities – “Changing the face of disability on the planet.” Grants of $1,000-$5,000 for established programs in the areas of arts and advocacy to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that are led by or support adults with disabilities who are 22 or older. Funds distinctive, cutting-edge programs that impact the lives of people with disabilities by changing the face of disability in a community. Organizations must demonstrate support from other foundations, corporations, and individuals in the local community. NOTE: Applicants must fill out a grant application form online; those that are approved will be asked to submit a hard copy application packet. Deborah Lewis, Executive Direcotr, ELA Foundation, 2460 North Lake Ave., PMB #128, Altadena, CA 91001, T: (626) 398-8840, executivedirector@ela.org, http://www.ela.org/grants/grants.html. Deadline: September 15, 2010 (online grant application form); November 1, 2010 (full application deadline)
Manhattan Community Arts Fund Small Grants for Local Arts Organizations and Artists – Administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, grants of $750-$5,000 for arts projects and local artists serving Manhattan communities (last year’s average grant was $1,200.) Eligible: individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations, social service agencies, senior centers, faith-based organizations, folk societies, and cultural centers. Individuals must live in Manhattan and organizations must have had operating budgets under $100,000 for two of the last three fiscal years. First time individual applicants must attend an information session. Projects must be implemented in Manhattan and may be ongoing or new. Prachi Patankar, Program Manager, Grants & Services, Manhattan Community Arts Fund, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, 125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10038, T: (212) 219-9401, ext. 117, ppatankar@lmcc.net, http://www.lmcc.net/grants/mcaf/apply. Receipt Deadline: September 21, 2010
Sundance Institute / Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant – Cash award of up to $20,000 for a science or technology related project at an early stage (full treatment or early screenplay draft). Grant includes a small stipend (up to $5,000) for a science advisor to provide consultation and feedback, creative support from a group of advisors, the possibility of a fellowship to a Screenwriters Lab, and support form the Feature Film Program staff. Projects must be narrative features that have science or technology as a major theme or scientists as major characters (science fiction projects that stray too far from a base of scientific reality will not be considered). Projects must be in English. Projects currently in development within the studio system are not eligible. Filmmakers at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. See website for complete guidelines and application forms. Attn: Anne Lai, Sundance/Sloan Commissioning Grant, Sundance Institute, 8530 Wilshire Blvd, 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, California 90211, anne_lai@sundance.org, http://www.sundance.org/sloan/. Deadline: September 24, 2010
New York Foundation for the Arts Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) Grants - Provides grants designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career. Open to artists in eligible counties of New York State outside the five boroughs of Manhattan (see website for list of eligible counties). Grants are between $200-$1,500 for forthcoming opportunities that are distinct from an artist’s ongoing work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; students ineligible. NOTE: Applications must be submitted to the appropriate regional sponsoring organizations listed on website. This deadline is for opportunities occurring November-May. Contact: Catherine Kendall, T: (212) 366-6900 x224, ckendall@nyfa.org, http://www.nyfa.org/level2.asp?id=21&fid=1. Deadline: September 24, 2010
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) Fund for the Arts – Grants of $2,500-$10,000 to support Latino working artists and ensembles and small and mid-sized Latino arts and cultural organizations. Must be NALAC member (individual membership: $35/year; organizational memberships start at $60/year) and individual artists must be 18+ years old. Submit in English or Spanish. Eligible artist disciplines: Dance, Interdisciplinary Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, Music, Performance Art, Theater Arts, Visual Arts. See website for guidelines and application procedure. Elisa Gonzales, Grant Program Manager, NALAC Fund for the Arts, 1208 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207, T: (210) 432-3982, FAX: (210) 432-3934, grantmanager@nalac.org, www.nalac.org. Deadline: September 24, 2010
SIA Foundation Grants – Funding for tax-exempt organizations working in Indiana. Proposals may request $1,000-$10,000 for a capital project (i.e., investing in facilities, equipment, or real estate). Arts and culture is one of the eligible organization categories. Shannon Walker, SIA Foundation, Inc., PO Box 6479, Lafayette, IN 47903, T: (765) 449-6565, FAX: (765) 449-6952, Shannon.walker@subaru-sia.com, www.siafoundation.org. Deadline: September 30, 2009
San Francisco Film Society Hearst Screenwriting Grant - Conceived to identify, nurture and support mid-career screenwriters who are writing scripts that are vibrant, intelligent, moving and innovative. For talented screenwriters with projects at an early stage such as full treatment or early screenplay draft, the grant provides $15,000 to develop their projects further. Applicants must have written a minimum of one previous feature screenplay and have been a practicing writer for at least 5 years. Applicants must be U.S. residents and at least 18 years old. Application, screenplay and treatment must be written in English. Script must not have been optioned, purchased, in production, or produced. No adaptations. Screenplays should express a unique personal perspective and artistic approach to the subject. Priority will be given to writers whose previous short or feature screenplays have been made into independent films. The first step in the application process is to submit a letter of inquiry through the SFFS website; if selected as a finalist, you will be asked to submit a full application, including a 5-10 page treatment and a minimum of 10 pages of a script in addition to a full script other than the one they are applying for. NOTE: If submitting by e-mail, scripts must be in PDF format. FEE: $35; waived for SFFS members. SFFS / Hearst Screenwriting Grant, c/o San Francisco Film Society, 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, CA 94129, http://www.sffs.org/filmmaker-services/grants-and-prizes/hearst-screenwriting-grant.aspx. Deadline LOI: October 1, 2010
Tournées Festival / French American Cultural Exchange (FACE) – Grant program designed to help bring contemporary French cinema to American college and university campuses. Applicants must be affiliated with an American college or university and must show films for which the grant support is sought as part of a festival, with all screenings taking place within a one-month period; festival should consist of at least 5 films, the number of films the grant covers. Films may also be presented as part of a larger festival of French or international films. Apply online through website. Delphine Selles, The Tournées Festival c/o FACE, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10075, T: (212) 439-1451, FAX: (212) 439-1455, tourneesfestival@facecouncil.org, www.facecouncil.org. Deadline: October 1, 2010 (for spring semester); June 30, 2010 (for fall semester)
Experimental Television Center Media Arts Technical Assistance Fund – Designed to help nonprofit media organizations in New York State with grants generally limited to $4,000. Through organizational development, groups can stabilize, strengthen, or restructure capacity, services, and activities. Fund also helps media arts organizations attend professional conferences. For Organizational Development support, priority given to organizations with established media arts activity in the areas of exhibition, distribution, facilities and equipment access, training, preservation, or information services. For Conference Attendance support, individuals must apply through sponsoring organizations, which must offer fine arts programs in film or electronic media. Sherry Miller Hocking, Program Director, Media Arts Technical Assistance Fund, Experimental Television Center, 109 Lower Fairfield Rd., Newark Valley, NY 13811, T and FAX: (607) 687-4341, etc@experimentaltvcenter.org, www.experimentaltvcenter.org. Deadlines: Quarterly for Organizational Development, with next deadline October 1, 2010; for Conference Attendance, rolling
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Fellowship for Creative and Performing Artists and Writers – Visiting fellowship for historical research by creative and performing artists, writers, filmmakers, playwrights, journalists, and others producing imaginative, non-formulaic works dealing with pre-20th century American history. Recipients receive 4-week period of uninterrupted research, reading, and collegial discussion at the AAS, a national research library and learned society of American history and culture, located in Worcester, MA; $1,350/$1,850 stipend (on campus/off campus housing). Period of residence may occur any time during 2011 calendar year. Applicants encouraged to rent rooms and prepare meals in AAS’s historic mansion across the street from the AAS library. See website for full application guidelines and procedures. James David Moran, Director of Outreach, Creative and Performing Artists and Writers Fellowship, American Antiquarian Society, 185 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609-1634, T: (508) 471-2131, cmcrell@mwa.org, www.americanantiquarian.org/artistfellowship.htm. Receipt Deadline: October 5, 2010
Society for the Arts in Healthcare – Johnson and Johnson Grants – Seeks to engage community healthcare workers, caregivers, families and artists in the practice of arts in healthcare by building skills and health literacy among a broad range of people serving community health needs, ultimately increasing community support, involvement, and leadership in the public health arena. Promotes the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. Preference will be given to programs that are highly innovative, self-sustaining and replicable, represent the potential for strong partnerships between organizations, leverage other funding resources, and have clear goals and positive outcomes for patients, their families and caregivers. To be eligible for consideration, grant applicants must be a current member of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare, located in the U.S. or Canada (partners may be international), a non-profit organization with federal tax exempt status and organized and operated for charitable purposes or a governmental agency (state or local, including education or institutions), and be able to show a demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnership with other organizations. The first step is to submit a letter of inquiry, after which a full application may be invited. Contact: Michelle Mariano, T: (202) 299-9770, info@thesah.org, http://thesah.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=15. Receipt Deadline (LOI): October 15, 2010
Residencies
NOTE: Please visit our Residencies With Ongoing Deadlines page for more opportunities.
The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences (February-April, 2011, Rabun Gap, GA) – Residencies of an average of 2 weeks – 2 months for artists in all disciplines. Housing, studio, and 4 meals a week provided. Artist responsible for residency fee ($200/week), refundable cleaning deposit ($50), additional food, travel, and materials. Fellowships are available. Application available online. FEE: $30. The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences, PO Box 339, Rabun Gap, GA 30568, T: (706) 746-5718, FAX: (706) 746-9933, residents@hambidge.org, www.hambidge.org. Deadline: September 15, 2010
Arteles Creative Center (Winter-Spring, 2011, Haukijärvi, Finland) – Residencies of 1-9 months. Open to artists in all disciplines who can present a surprising and compelling project proposal and who demonstrate a strong desire to develop their artistic careers and contribute to the Arteles community. Residency provides housing, studio space, kitchen access, and car for resident use. Artists responsible for travel, food, and residency fee (650€-1100€ per month, depending on amount of living and studio space desired). NO FEE. Arteles Creative Center, Hahmajärventie 26, 38490 Haukijärvi, Finland, T: +358 341 023 787, info@arteles.org, www.arteles.org. Deadline: September 17, 2010
**Hedgebrook** (February-November, 2011, Langley, WA) – Supports visionary women writers whose stories and ideas shape our culture now and for generations to come. Residency provides lodging and evening meals. Artist responsible for travel. NOTE: Applications by postal mail only. See website for complete application guidelines and materials. FEE: $35. Hedgebrook, 2197 Millman Rd., Langley, WA 98260, T: (360) 321-4786, connect@hedgebrook.org, www.hedgebrook.org. Deadline: September 23, 2010
Elsewhere Collaborative (March-November, 2010, Greensboro, NC) – Residencies between 2-6 weeks from creative artists working in all media. The collaborative is a three-floor former thrift store turned into a living museum. Residents constantly compose and re-imagine the environment through projects that respond to layers of objects, artworks, collections, architecture, histories, and concepts within the building. Residents enter into an evolving collaborative artwork, inhabit production spaces, and establish living sites throughout the museum, using the resources from the 58-year-old inventory. Residency provides housing, workspace, and materials; artist responsible for program fee ($250), travel, and participation in food co-operative ($35/week). See website for application and complete guidelines. NO FEE. Elsewhere Collaborative, 606 and 608 S. Elm St., Donwtown Greensboro, NC 27406, http://elsewhereelsewhere.org/programs/residencies. Deadline: September 31, 2010
Ucross Foundation Residency Program (February-June, 2011, Ucross, WY) – Residencies of 2-8 weeks for visual artists, writers and composers. Residency provides housing, studio space, and all meals. Artists responsible for travel and materials. FEE: $40. Ucross Foundation Residency Program, 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont, WY 82835, T: (307) 737-2291, FAX: (307) 737-2322, info@ucross.org, www.ucrossfoundation.org. Deadline: October 1, 2010
The Millay Colony for the Arts (April-November, 2011, Austerlitz, NY) – Residencies of an average of 1 month for visual writers, composers, and writers (including playwrights and screenwriters). Residency provides housing, food, and studio. Artist responsible for travel and materials. Application available online. FEE: $35. Calliope Nicholas, Residency Director, Millay Colony for the Arts, 454 East Hill Rd., PO Box 3, Austerlitz, NY 12017, T: (518) 392-3103, FAX: (518) 392-4144, apply@millaycolony.org, www.millaycolony.org. Deadline: October 1, 2010
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts (January-June, 2011, Nebraska City, NE) – Two, four, six, or eight-week for visual artists, writers, composers, interdisciplinary artists, and arts and arts education scholars. Some “transitional” residencies reserved for recent masters degree program graduates. Residents receive free housing and a studio as well as a $100 per week stipend. FEE: $25. See website for application form and requirements. Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, 801 3rd Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410, T: (402) 874-9600, info@khncenterforthearts.org, http://www.khncenterforthearts.org. Deadline: October 1, 2010
New York Mills Arts Retreat (January-June, 2011, New York Mills, MN) – Residencies of 2 to 6 weeks in rural Minnesota for artists working in all performance and visual media. Residency provides housing; artist responsible for meals and transportation. NO FEE. New York Mills Arts Retreat, PO Box 246, New York Mills, MN 56567, T: (218) 385-3339, nymills@kulcher.org, http://www.kulcher.org/html/artsretreat.php. Deadline: October 1, 2010
Vermont Studio Center (year-round, Johnson, VT) - 4-12 week residencies for writers (including screenwriters and playwrights) and visual artists (excluding filmmakers). Organization provides housing, meals, and studios. Resident responsible for residency fee ($3,500 per month) and travel. Full and partial fellowships, as well as work-exchange fellowships, are available to offset residency costs; some fellowships include travel reimbursement and materials stipend. See website for application and information about fellowships. FEE: $25. Vermont Studio Center, PO Box 613, Johnson, BT 05656, T: (802) 635-2727, FAX: (802) 635-2730, info@vermontstudiocenter.org, www.vermontstudiocenter.org. Deadline: October 1, 2010
American Academy in Berlin Fellowships (2011-2012 Academic Year, Berlin, Germany) – Fellowships for emerging and established scholars, writers, and professionals who wish to engage in independent study in Berlin. Fellowships are usually awarded for an academic semester, occasionally for an academic year. Fellowship includes round-trip airfare, accommodations, partial board, and a stipend of $5,000 per month. Candidates must have completed a doctorate or equivalent professional degree at time of application and must be permanently based in the U.S. See website for application and guidelines. NO FEE. The American Academy in Berlin, Attn: Alissa Burmeister, Application for Fellowship, Am Sandwerder 17-19, 14109 Berlin, Germany, T: +49 30 80483, applications@americanacademy.de, www.americanacademy.de/home/fellows/applications/. Deadline: October 1, 2010
National Humanities Center Residential Fellowships – Private, nonprofit, North Carolina-based center will provide 40 residential fellowships of up to $60,000 plus travel (including for dependents) for advanced study in the humanities from September 2011-May 2012. Scholars of any age and from any nation encouraged, but must hold doctorate or equivalent and have record of publication. In addition to scholars from all fields of humanities, the NHC accepts individuals, including from the arts, who are engaged in humanistic projects. Most of the fellowships are unrestricted, but several are designated for particular areas of research, such as environmental studies and history; English literature; art history; French history, literature, or culture; Asian Studies; and theology. Fellowship Program, National Humanities Center, 7 Alexander Drive, PO Box 12256, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2256, T: (919) 549-0661, nhc@nationalhumanitiescenter.org, www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/fellowships/appltoc.htm. Deadline: October 15, 2010
Other Resources
For a complete list of funding sources, visit: http://www.womenarts.org/fund/fundlists.htm.
Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) Fellowship Program – Will connect young, talented individuals with leading professionals in a range of media professions, including filmmakers, actors, exhibition specialists, and film critics. Fellowships will be individually tailored to best fit the needs of the fellows and the advisors, who will be leading Asian American talents in film and television. Fellows will also have the opportunity to connect with the larger community of Asian American media professionals through a Producers Workshop at CAAM’s festival and a CAAM Fellowship Program Retreat for all participants. See website for application and guidelines. Center for Asian American Media, mentorworkshop@asianamericanmedia.org, sapana@asianamericanmedia.org, http://mediafund.asianamericanmedia.org/call-for-entries/2010/08/23/caam-fellowship-program/. Deadline: September 30, 2010
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